The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on

likely because

her who

of his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could

this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

across Ryan's screen as

given how quickly they arrived and disappeared.

him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a

powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted

one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

a backup generator for their system. You must

[No problem]

voice echoed

It belonged to Ava.

and I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the

"Got it."

shut off after

toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his

able to

unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required

their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month

highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great

at the moment, it was

we can relax for

pen on the table and reclined on

then blankly stared

job sure is

absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as

took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake

not think

felt his chest tighten whenever he thought

passed, he couldn't move

because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn

did he want such

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a

to another planet

times as heavy silence

tried to calm down, but when he saw the words

memories he wanted to forget with all of his might.

'Calm down Ryan.'

and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside of his

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

that only contained a single word. And

up from his seat once he

to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands

on, I

***

"We're here."

black car and stretched my body. A familiar

my eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

been here. Honestly, everything felt so

was feeling into words,

away at

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